Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sympathectomy

The removal or interruption of some part of the sympathetic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The removal or interruption of some part of the sympathetic nervous system for therapeutic or research purposes.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Denervation, Sympathetic
  • Sympathetic Denervation
  • Denervations, Sympathetic
  • Sympathectomies
  • Sympathetic Denervations

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with nerve /surg or plexus /surg but note that GANGLIONECTOMY is also available; lumbar sympathectomy: coordinate with LUMBOSACRAL PLEXUS /surg; coordinate with disease /surg

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  1. E04w.525.210w.105.800w

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WL 610

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sympathectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013562. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013562
  2. Sympathectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathectomy
  3. Sympathectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6128790